ACTIVATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Download the ISO here:
https://www.microsoft.com/evalcenter/evaluate-windows-server-2016
Then change your version from Evaluation to Standard
Activate windows server 2016 using command prompt:
- Enter key via GUI or run the command: slmgr.vbs /ipk XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
To get the available editions:
- Open an elevated command prompt.
- Run the following command: DISM.exe /Online /Get-TargetEditions
To set your Windows Server to a higher edition:
- Run the following command: DISM.exe /online /Set-Edition:ServerStandard /ProductKey:XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX /AcceptEula (Use key from table below)
Windows Server 2016 Standard: WC2BQ-8NRM3-FDDYY-2BFGV-KHKQY
Windows Server 2016 Datacenter: CB7KF-BWN84-R7R2Y-793K2-8XDDG
Note: It may take some time for the command to complete.
The code is valid for 1 pc / 1 installation – if you uninstall/reinstall you might need to buy a new code.